Gionee Elife E6 review

The Gionee Elife E6, a MediaTek quad core powered handset packed with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM is available for under Rs. 21,000. When it comes to build quality this handset can be compared with big brands like Samsung and the Apple iPhone.

This is a beauty, a masterpiece when you look at it from the design perspective. However on the software front the handset gets a bit slow at time but not that annoying! Gionee seems to have heavily customized the Amigo user interface probably thinking that the 2GB RAM might sustain the load. It’s software related and can be corrected, Gionee might already be working on an update to fix this issue.

Box Contents

Handset, screen guard, Flip case leather, Headphone, travel charger, data cable, Warranty Card / User manual, Service Centers list, SIM removing tool and Air suction Stand.

Design and Display

The device is pretty slim with a 8mm thickness and the battery comes built in it cannot be removed. The handset is light weight.

People have mistaken it for a iPhone. It not only seems inspired by the design of iPhone but gives a really rich feel of a top rated branded device in your hand. The handset screen is 5 inches and yet comfortable to hold. There are stereo speakers placed on the bottom edge.

This is a single SIM handset. The SIM trey (you need a micro SIM card) is placed on the left, power button on top with 3.5mm audio jack, volume rockers on right. A Micro USB port is placed along with the dual speakers. Front side there is the sensors, front camera and navigational buttons on the bottom.

The screen is 5 inches supporting FHD resolution i.e. 1920×1080 pixels. Its IPS LCD and not that visible under direct sunlight. The display quality however is very good and can be compared with Galaxy S3 or Note 2.

Memory and Storage

This handset comes with 32GB internal storage of which 24GB is available for user as phone storage and 7.3GB allocated for system. 2.9GB for apps and there is no external SD cards support. Handset runs on Android 4.2.1 with 2GB RAM.

Performance

Gionee Elife E6 is powered by 1.5GHz MediaTek quad core processor coupled with PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU. The overall performance is good, however you experience a mild lag occasionally, probably the customized OS needs some tweaking. Users need not worry about updates, there is OTA option.

Camera

The rear camera is of 13MP resolution and front camera of 5MP. Rear camera is with BSI II sensor and with LED flash support. The camera can record videos in full HD resolution. The still image output is not that good indoors and in low light conditions. You can check the sample images.

Others

The sound output seems pretty low and the sound quality is not up to the mark, in spite of it housing the DTS surround sound technology. This may not be a good option for music lovers. There are many other features like NQ mobile security, power saving mode, air bwose picture and gesture control to name a few.

Battery

The non-removable 2000 mAh battery should last for a full day with moderate usage. It takes under 3 hours to fully charge the handset from 5 percent to 100.

Verdict

The Gionee Elife E6 is beautifully crafted and will grab attention. The handset is powerful, though the Software needs a little bit of attention, probably some future updates could fix the issue. This handset was initially priced at Rs. 23,000 but now the prices have fallen down to under Rs. 21,000. A price between 18K to 19K would have been perfect.

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Lava E-Tab Ivory with 7-inch display launched for Rs. 10199

Lava has launched the E-Tab Ivory, a new tablet with voice calling support in the E-Tab range. The E-Tab E-Tab Z7C+ (Connect+) with voice calling support went on sale recently, but this has a dual SIM support similar to the Micromax Funbook Mini P410 that went on sale earlier this month. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8377 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has dual SIM cars slots with 3G support, voice calling and SMS. These is a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.

It comes pre-loaded with Total Recall HD and NFS HD games . Lava has once again partnered with Hungama for VAS initiatives such as Hungama’s Music Application. It also comes pre-loaded with range of apps including OLX, PayTm, Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp.

Lava E-Tab Ivory specifications

• 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Dual SIM (3G + 3G)
• 1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8377 processor with 500 MHz Power VRSGX531 Ultra GPU
• 2MP rear camera
• 0.3 MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• Dimensions - 194.0mm x 120.5mm x 10.8mm
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32 GB
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
• 3000 mAh battery with up to 5 hours of running time

The Lava E-Tab Ivory has a metallic fished with white bezel and is priced at Rs. 10199 (MRP). It would be available from online channels and retail stores across India.

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LG G Pro Lite with 5.5-inch display and Stylus Pen official, coming soon to India

LG has officially announced the G Pro Lite, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone. It surfaced recently and packs a 5.5-inch (960 ×540 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a Stylus Pen for handwriting that can be stored conveniently in a slot. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It pack a 3140 mAh battery similar to the G Pro.Other features include dual stereo speakers and Dual SIM support with a dedicated SIM Switch key in the LG G Pro Lite Dual variant. It has KnockON that wakes up the display in two taps, Pause and Resume Recording for recording of short snippets of video, QSlide, QuickMemo to jot memos or notes and QTranslator.

LG G Pro Lite specifications

• 5.5-inch (960 ×540 pixels) IPS display
• 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577processor
• Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Dual SIM with dual standby with dedicated SIM Switch Key (G Pro Lite Dual)
• Dimensions – 150.2 x 76.9 x 9.48 mm
• 8MP rear camera with BSI sensor and LED Flash
• 1.3MP front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
• 3G (HSDPA: 7.2Mbps / HSUPA: 5.76Mbps), WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, GPS / aGPS
• 3140 mAh battery

The LG G Pro Lite comes in Black and White would launch in Latin America first followed by other markets including Asia, Russia, China, India and the Middle East. No word on pricing yet.

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Nokia 107 and 108 Dual SIM phones avilable in India for Rs. 1607 and Rs. 1883

Nokia announced the 107, affordable Dual SIM phone for China back in August and the 108 affordable camera phone with dual SIM support last month. The Nokia 107 and the 108 have a 1.8″(160 x 128 pixels) TFT display, run on Series 30 OS and features FM Radio with RDS and music player. The Nokia 108 has a VGA rear camera with video recording capabilities, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM that enables multimedia content sharing between phones equipped with Bluetooth. 

The Nokia 107 packs a 1020 mAh battery and the 108 comes with a 950 mAh battery.Both these use two Mini SIM cards. Both these have a micro SD card support (up to 16GB for 107 and up to 32GB for Nokia 108). The Nokia 108 comes in Yellow, White, Red, Cyan and Black, while the 107 comes in Red, Black and White.

The Nokia 107 is priced at Rs. 1,607 and is available only in Red color currently. The Nokia 108 is priced at Rs. 1,883 and is available in Cyan and White colors from the official Nokia Shop.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and Galaxy S3 get price cut, now available for Rs. 22080 and Rs. 24900

Samsung has cut the price of the Galaxy S4 mini and the Galaxy S3 in India. The Galaxy S3 got a price cut in India back in February. It was launched in India in May 2012 at a MRP of Rs. 43,180. It is now available for Rs. 24,900 after the recent price cut. 

No sign of price cut for the 32GB version of the Galaxy S3 yet. This is the first price cut for the Galaxy S4 mini since its launch earlier this July for Rs. 27990. The Galaxy S4 mini is now available for Rs. 22,080 after the price cut. This was first spotted by NDTVGadgets.

It is surprising that the Galaxy S3 is still in production even months after the release of the Galaxy S4. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, Galaxy Core and Galaxy S Duos got a price cut in India back in August. BlackBerry Z10 got a huge limited period price cut in India recently. More smartphones are expected to get a price cut for this festive season.

Online retailer Flipkart is now selling these devices at new rates. These are available at a slightly higher price from the official Samsung India eStore. This might be a temporary price cut for the festive season.

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8 Ways to Get Better Battery Life on iOS7

Apple has released the final version of iOS7 and it is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod. iOS 7 comes with quite a lot of new features including new UI and icons. There are many improvements to the existing features along with new feature additions. While the new features are always a welcome addition, it also be a battery hog especially when you are using all of them at the same time. Like every release, there are complaints that the battery life with iOS7 isn’t good on older devices like iPhone 4S.

So in case you have already upgraded to iOS7 and not getting enough battery on your iOS device, then here are some simple tips to get better battery by disabling certain features. Please note, disabling all the features might not be feasible for all users, so disable the ones which you are not using.

1. Turn off Background app and content refresh:

iOS7 has a new options called Background App Refresh, which as the name indicates can refresh apps automatically in the background. Don’t waste power downloading things when you don’t explicitly need to. Settings, General, Background App Refresh shows you everything you can turn off. Also go to Settings, App Store and turn of automatic app and content downloads.

2. Turn off Siri’s Raise to Speak:

Siri is a great addition to iOS, but if you want to get more battery, you can turn off Siri’s Raise to Speak option. Go to Settings, General, Siri and turn off this option as you will get more battery life due to accelerometer issues.

3. Turn off Location Services:

Location services are used by apps like Maps, Foursquare, weather etc. This is a very useful feature, but at the same time takes battery. So if you are not using this, you can turn it off. Go to Settings, Privacy, Location Services, and turn off any app and system service you really don’t need tracking or using your location. Quite a lot of apps use location and this could cause a drop in battery life.

4. Turn off Push Notifications:

Push notifications is important if you want all the new updates from apps and your emails instantly. But at the same time, your device will be searching for new updates regularly. If you want to save battery, you can do manual push instead of automatic one scheduled. If you do not want notifications from all apps, go to Settings, Notifications, and turn off any app you don’t care to be alerted about.

5. Disable Parallax effect:

iOS7 supports parallax effect that makes home screen icons float when moving the phone around. You can disable this feature from the accessibility in the Settings.

6. Quit power hungry apps:

You can double-click the Home Button to activate the multitasking view. Here you can see all the app which are opened in your iOS device. You can close power hungry apps which runs in the background. Simply hold your finger down on power-hungry apps, and then fling them off the screen to close them. You can close apps which take up a lot of battery.

7. Disable Airdrop:

AirDrop is a feature which allows you to quick share files to other iOS devices. In case you are not using it, you can disable it and it can get you significant battery life. AirDrop will search for devices nearby and hence reduces the battery. You can quickly disable AirDrop from the Control Center in iOS7.

8. Turn off Background App Updates:

iOS7 allows you to update the installed apps automatically in the background. While this is a nice feature to have when you have too many apps installed, it can also be a problem when you are running low on battery. You can turn off background app updates from the Settings-> iTunes & App Store.

These steps should be able to get you more battery on your iOS device. If you are extremely low on battery, you can think of disabling 3G or 4G LTE network to get more power out of your device.

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Micromax MMX 440W wireless router, hotspot and portable charger

Micromax has launched a stylish, sleek and portable Wi-Fi router named MMX 440W. It can function as hotspot, router and can also charge devices like smartphones, thanks to the 4400 mAh battery that it houses. It is listed on flipkart for Rs. 2090.

They price details have not yet been revealed but the MMX 440W model is already listed on the Micromax info website. This portable router comes with 2.4GHz WLAN Band and supports HSDPA / HSUPA / HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev modem.

You can plug in your wired LAN cable and use the MMX 440W as a hotpots connecting and sharing the net connection with up to 32 devices simultaneously. There is a built in rechargeable battery of 4400 mAh capacity. You can carry this device anywhere – simply plugin in any wired network and go wireless.

Another unique thing about this device is that the same battery can be used to charge other mobile devices. In all the MMX 440W can act as a portable charger, can be used as a portable router and a Wi-Fi hotspot. This is similar to the Lava W200 pocket wireless router with power bank, however the W200 cannot be used to charge another device moreover the battery is just 1800 mAh capacity.

440W will cost a little more than the Lava W200 model, as it comes with better features.

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XOLO launches XOLO Play Tab 7.0 for under Rs. 13000

XOLO Play Tab 7.0 is powered by Tegra 3 processor and runs Jelly Bean OS on a 7 inch screen. XOLO Tegra Note made headlines in September that will come powered by Tegra 4 processor. The Play Tab 7.0 is already listed on some online stores for a price tag of Rs. 12,999.

XOLO started the tablet series by launching the XOLO Tab that supports 3G, powered by quad core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8225Q) and priced at Rs. 13,499. The XOLO Play Tab 7.0 is different from the XOLO Tab as well as from, yet to be launched the XOLO Tegra Note. The Play Tab 7.0 is more powerful than the XOLO Tab, but doesn’t support 3G.

XOLO Play Tab 7.0 comes powered by NVIDIA T30L cortex A9 (Cortex A9 Tegra 3) quad core chipset clocked at 1.2GHz with 12-core NVIDIA ULP GeForce GPU. This tablet is 10.6mm thick and weight is around 338 grams.Capacitive IPS display is 7 inches with supported resolution of 1280×800 pixels with 16M colors.

Play TAB 7.0 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage + micro SD card support of up to 32GB.Other key features are front 2 megapixel camera (there is no rear camera), Wi-Fi (b/g/n) with hotspot, full HD playback (1080p) supported, USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack and Bluetooth 4.0. 

A 4000 mAh Li-ion battery gives music playback time of up to 8 hours using the internal speakers and the tab can be fully re-charged within 4 hours.

The XOLO Play Tab 7.0 for Rs. 12,999 – takes you to the next level of entertainment.

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HTC One Mini vs Galaxy S4 Mini - Which one is best ?

With more and more smartphones entering the market, it’s time to start comparing them against one another. And this time around, we have two Minis for you which are battling it out against each other. HTC and Samsung have their flagships going up against each other and the same has extended to their Mini versions as well. Today we have for you the HTC One Mini going up against the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. Let us have a comparative look at HTC One Mini and Galaxy S4 Mini.

Built: The dimensions of HTC One Mini are 5.20 x 2.49 x 0.36 inches and weighs 122 grams. Whereas the dimensions of Galaxy S4 Mini are 4.91 x 2.41 x 0.35 inches and weighs about 107 grams. The HTC One Mini has a way better build quality than the S4 Mini and the HTC’s offering wins in this department.

Display: Both the device sport a capacitive multi touch display of 4.3 inch. The resolution and pixel density of HTC One Mini are 720 x 1280 pixels and 341 ppi and that of Galaxy S4 Mini are 540 x 960 pixels and 256 ppi. And the HTC offering wins once again.

Processor: Both the smartphone carry Adreno 305 GPU and Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 system chip. HTC One Mini has been equipped with 1400 MHz Krait dual core processor while Galaxy S4 Mini comes with 1700 MHz Krait dual core processor. The smartphones perform almost similarly in real world and this one is a tie.

Operating System: Both the devices function on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. HTC One Mini comes with HTC Sense 5 UI whereas Galaxy S4 Mini comes with TouchWiz Nature UX 2.0 UI. And this one is a tie as well.

Camera: The HTC One Mini has a 4MP Ultrapixel camera with a 1.9MP shooter up front whereas the S4 Mini has a 8MP camera with a 1.9MP camera on the front. The HTC offering’s camera is a better one any day over the S4 Mini’s camera.

Memory: The HTC One Mini comes with a RAM of 1024 MB, 16 GB internal memory and 11 GB user memory. On the other hand, Galaxy S4 Mini carries 1536 MB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, 5 GB user memory and up to 64 GB expandable memory. One has a better RAM and the other one has a better internal memory.

Camera: HTC One Mini comes with 4MP rear camera and 1.6MP front facing camera while the Galaxy S4 Mini carries an 8MP rear camera and 1.9MP front facing camera. Their features include LED flash, auto focus, BSI and 1080p video recording. Galaxy S4 Mini also offers geo tagging, face detection, HDR mode, Panorama and other exciting features.

Connectivity Features: The connectivity options included in the HTC One Mini are micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, GPRS and LTE and the S4 Mini has the same options as well. So they are equal in this department as well.

Other Features: Both the devices carry proximity and light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and compass. They come with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Battery: Both the devices work in Li-ion battery. The capacitive of the battery of HTC One Mini is 1800 mAh and that of Galaxy S4 Mini is 1900 mAh.

Price: The HTC One Mini has been priced around Rs 35,000 whereas the S4 Mini costs around Rs 25,000 and this price difference gives the S4 Mini a lead that the HTC One Mini might not really catch up to.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini appears a better value for money smartphone whereas the One Mini comes across as a better performer. According to me, the S4 Mini is a better one out of the two because at the price of a One Mini, you might as well go in for a S4 or HTC One.

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Android-Land Stores Powered by Spice Launched in India

Spice Mobility, Mobile Phone Retailer with a chain of 650+ stores across India, today launched the first two “Android-Land” stores in India, one in Koramangala, Bangalore and 2nd at The Great India Place Mall, Noida.

The two Android branded retail experience stores are first of its kind multi-location stores will offer Android experiences created for its customers and will showcase a comprehensive range of Android devices, services and accessories.

Android-Land powered by Spice will showcase the latest innovations and the widest range of Android smartphones and tablets across top manufacturer brands. Spice, Samsung, Sony, HTC, Lenovo, Xolo, Micromax, Karbonn and LG, are just some of the Android device manufacturers represented at Android-Land in Bangalore and Noida.

Spice Android Experience Specialists present at the AndroidLand Store have undergone comprehensive training to ensure they can help showcase the best of what the Android platform has to offer.

Key Features / Facilities at Android-Land Stores :

• Fun and open design – An open plan design that inspires customers to discover the fun world of Android. Customers are encouraged to interact with the displays and devices and to take photographs with the Android robots.
• Android choice showcase – A wide variety of live Android smartphones and tablets that customers can play with along with a selection of accessories.
• Google Play Zone – An exclusive area showcasing the most popular apps and games from Google Play. Customers can choose to search and download multiple applications from Google Play on the spot.
• Expert advice – Android-Land store staff (Spice Android Experience Specialist) have been specially trained on the Android platform and will be able to help customers select the device that’s right for them and then set-up, customize and provide apps recommendations.
• Free Wi-Fi – Free Wi-Fi in store for visitors to browse the Internet from the live units

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Sony Xperia C Dual vs HTC Desire 500: Which one is a better Buy ?

As many new smartphones are emerging every now and then, its time to compare some and determine the best options. This time the war is for a better Rs 20,000 device with Dual SIM capabilities. The devices we’ve chosen for the same are Sony Xperia C Dual and HTC Desire 500.

Let us have a comparative look at HTC Desire 500 and Sony Xperia C Dual:

Built: The dimensions of HTC Desire 500 are 5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 inches and weighs 123 grams. Where as the dimensions of Sony Xperia C Dual are 5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 inches and weighs 153 grams. The Sony offering fares better in terms of build quality and looks more premium than the HTC offering.

Display: HTC Desire 500 sports a capacitive multi touch display of 4.3 inches, 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 217 ppi pixel density. While Sony Xperia C Dual sports a capacitive multi touch display of 5 inches, 540 x 960 pixels resolution and 220 ppi pixel density. The Xperia C has a better screen and this point goes in the favour of the Xperia C as well.

Processor: HTC Desire 500 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 system chip while Xperia C Dual carries MediaTek system chip. Both the smartphones have been equipped with 1200 MHz quad core processor. But the point is that the Mediatek offering is based on Cortex A7 architecture whereas the Qualcomm offering is based on Cortex A5 architecture. The former performs better and the Sony Xperia C gets one more brownie point.

Operating System: Both the devices function on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. So application compatibility will be similar to each other so they are even in this department.

Camera: Both the devices have been loaded with 8 MP rear cameras with LED flash. HTC Desire 500 enables you to record 720p HD videos and carries 1.6 MP secondary camera where as the Xperia C Dual enables you to record 1080p HD videos. Xperia C Dual offers a range of other exiting camera features such as the burst mode. And the Xperia C Dual has one more point going in its favour.

Memory: Both the smartphones carry 1024 MB RAM and 4 GB internal memory. HTC Desire 500 feature expandable memory of up to 64 GB and Xperia C Dual feature up to 32 GB expandable memory. The HTC offering has a better expandable memory option so it wins in this regard.

Connectivity Features: The connectivity features included in both the smartphones are Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, micro USB and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Xperia C Dual also supports NFC and with this, it just extends its lead.

Other Features: They both feature proximity and light sensors, compass, accelerometer, voice dialing, voice recording, speakerphone, etc. Both the devices are dual SIM smartphone that offer dual standby option. So they are pretty even.

Both of them cost around Rs 20,500. After having a good look at the features, my vote goes in favor of Sony Xperia C Dual as it offers bigger display, better resolution and a finer camera with wider range of features.

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Aircel Launches Unified Data Tariffs for 3G and 2G Customers, Now 1GB 3G Data for Rs.128

Aircel today announced the launch of for its 3G and 2G customers across the country similar to BSNL. New Unified Data Tariffs will offer complete flexibility to its prepaid customers to use 2G/3G services in the same pack.

With introduction of Unified Internet tariff, Aircel will also be introducing 7 days unlimited Internet pack at Rs. 27 with 200MB data at 3G Speed and rest of Unlimited at 2G and 1 GB of Internet access (2G/3G) for Rs. 128 per month.

Aircel customers on 2G network will avail the benefits of these data packs at 2G speed, whereas the customers on 3G network with 3G supported handsets will be able to browse Internet on 3G or 2G.

Circles	7 Days Unlimited Pack*(200MB at 3G Speed)	Revised 1GB Pack (3G and 2G)
Delhi	Rs.29	Rs. 134 (1GB)
Mumbai	Rs.28	Rs.129 (1.5GB)
Rajasthan	Rs.29	Rs. 128 (1.5 GB)
RoM	Rs.28	Rs. 128 (1.5GB)
Kolkata	Rs.27	Rs. 128 (1GB)
RoWB	Rs.27	Rs. 128 (1GB)
Chennai	Rs.29	Rs. 128 (1GB)
RoTN	Rs.29	Rs. 128 (1GB)
Orissa	Rs.27	Rs.128 (1GB)
Karnataka	Rs.37	Rs. 198 (1.5GB)
AP	Rs.37	Rs. 197 (1.5GB)

Recently, Aircel partnered with Wikimedia Foundation to offer free access to Wikipedia and entered into a strategic partnership with Micromax to drive data growth in India. Aircel has 1.5 million active 3G Data subscribers in 3G circles and 15 million 2G data users across all circles in India

Note : Aircel provides 3G service only in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar & Jharkhand, Chennai, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala (*scale down in many areas) , Kolkata, North East, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, UP East and West Bengal circles.

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Collectabilla launches Sachin Tendulkar signed Smartphone Cases

Collectabilla has launched new cases for smartphones that contain the photograph and digital signature of India’s cricketing maestro – Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.

The new range of back cases will have a photograph of Sachin in Indian colors along with his autograph. These new cases are available for a wide range of phones ranging from very affordable Lumia 520 to the premium iPhone 5. Currently there are three different photos of Sachin that are available on the back of the cases. Collectabilla has announced that they are planning to launch a new design every month. In an attempt to tackle the fake cases that may soon follow this trend, Collectabilla’s case will come with an unique serial number and a hologram.

The list of phones for which the cases are available include

• iPhone 4
• iPhone 4S
• iPod Touch 4
• iPhone 5
• Samsung Galaxy Note 2
• Samsung Galaxy S3
• Samsung Galaxy Grand
• HTC One
• LG Nexus 4
• Nokia Lumia 520
• Nokia Lumia 720

The cases are available in both Matte and Glossy variant thus catering the needs of both categories of people. The pricing of the cases range from Rs. 699(Nokia Lumia 520, iPod Touch 4) to Rs. 899(Galaxy Note 2). Beginning today, these smartphone cases, signed by Sachin Tendulkar will be available across leading retail outlets and online stores.

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Spice Pinnacle Stylus Mi-550 with 5.5-inch HD display now available for Rs. 15499

Spice Pinnacle Stylus Mi-550, the company’s latest smartphone in the Pinnacle is now available from online retailer Saholic. t has a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with dual LED Flash, 1080p full HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and packs a 2500 mAh battery.

Most of the features are similar to the Karbonn Titanium S9 that was launched back in July. It also comes with a stylus pen.

Spice Pinnacle Stylus Mi-550 Specifications

• 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Dual SIM (3G + 3G)
• 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• G-Sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor and Gyro sensor
• 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
• 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2500 mAh battery

The Spice Pinnacle Stylus comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 15499. 

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HTC Desire 500 now available in India for Rs. 20499

HTC Desire 500 appeared on Snapdeal last month and it appeared on Flipkart last week, now the phone is available from online retailers Saholic and Infibeam in India. The Desire 500 was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense 5. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. It has BlinkFeed and Video Highlight features and comes with Beats Audio support.

HTC Desire 500 specifications

• 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS with Sense 5
• 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 Processor
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 8MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash, 1/3.2″ sensor, F 2.0 aprture, BSI Sensor, 720p video recording
• 1.6MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack, Beats Audio
• 3G (HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS, NFC (Optional)
• 1GB RAM, 4 GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
• 1800 mAh battery

The HTC Desire 500 comes in Black and Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 20,499.

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Xolo Q700i with 4.5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 11999

Xolo Q700i, the new Xolo phone in the Q CORE series that was spotted online earlier this week, is now available from online retailers Flipkart and Infibeam. Xolo launched the Q700 back in May, and most of the features in the Q700i are similar to the Q700. It has a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) 16M color capacitive touch screen IPS display based on one-glass solution (OGS) technology, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and packs a 2400 mAh battery.

It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor and 720p HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

Xolo Q700i Specifications

• 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) 16M color capacitive touch screen IPS display at 245 ppi
• 1.2 GHz quad-core MTK6589W-M processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor and 720p HD video recording
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 10.2 mm thick and weighs 151.3 grams
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
• 3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 11 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, USB OTG
• 2400 mAh battery

The Xolo Q700i comes in White color and is priced at Rs. 11,999. Xolo is still selling the Q700, which is available for Rs. 9,999.

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LINE Messaging App Hits 10 Million Users Mark in India

LINE the cross-platform free calls and messaging app, today announced that the number of users in India has reached 10 million mark. The company expects to cross 20 million users by the end of the year in India.

Japanese messaging application LINE is aiming to become the No. 1 smartphone communication app in India, and is shoring up its plans for further marketing development and also rops in Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as its brand ambassador.

LINE has differentiated itself from existing applications with the recent roll-out of free video calls and video sharing capabilities. From the day of official launch in the market, voice calls have witnessed 3,200 % growth and 1,800% usage increase has been attributed to stickers. Additionally, messages have touched an exciting 700% increase since June 2013.

LINE is also going to launch new TV commercial campaign on October 11, coinciding with the Diwali festival. In a global first for the company, LINE will be releasing free India-exclusive stickers featuring photographs of Katrina Kaif.

The free call and messaging app, LINE, has been registered over 10 million times in India alone and the numbers were achieved after only 3 months from the official release, making it the fastest growing region globally.

In addition to its partnership with Katrina, LINE has also partnered with Sony India, who will pre-install LINE on their flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1 and Xperia C, as well as launch a cooperative marketing campaign.

Sony Music Entertainment is opening official accounts with LINE which will cater to fans of major genres of music including Bollywood, Indipop, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi and International music.

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Swipe Telecom has launched a Tablet for Kids - " Swipe Junior tablet "

Swipe Telecom has launched a 1GHz powered 7 inch tablet for kids called the Swipe Junior tablet. This tablet runs on Android 4.1 OS and is available via the Swipe telecom website for Rs. 5,990.

I think it’s the same technology i.e. powered by 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM and running Android 4.1, but with a new design that will definitely attract kids. The tab is orange colored and does look attractive. It is will the same specifications that you might have seen on many other tablets.

Swipe Junior Tablet sports a 7 inch screen with 1024×600 pixels resolution, probably 5 point multi touch. There is 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera. This Swipe Junior tab is 11.5mm thick. Key features are 4GB internal storage + micro SD card – supports 32GB, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), USB port, 3.5mm audio jack and external 3G support.

This Junior tab gets power from a 3000 mAh battery that will give continuous usage time of up to 4 hours on a full charge. The website hasn’t mention if it’s a single core or dual core tablet. The price looks good and so does the tablet, however it would have been better if Swipe had disclosed the cores.

Junior Tab available via Swipe website for Rs. 5,990.

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Micromax Funbook Mini P410 - Dual SIM and 3G voice calling Tab available for Rs. 8820

Micromax Funbook Mini P410 that appeared yesterday, is now available from online retailer Infibeam. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has dual SIM cars slots with 3G support, voice calling and SMS. These is a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.

 

Even though Micromax has launched the Canvas Tab, it still continues to launch tablets in the Funbook series. Most of the specifications of this Funbook mini tablet are similar to the Karbonn TA-FONE A37 HD that went on sale recently.

 

 

 

Micromax Funbook Mini P410 specifications

• 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Dual SIM (3G + 2G)
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 2MP rear camrea, 0.3 MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32 GB
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2800 mAh battery

The Micromax Funbook Mini P410 comes in White color and is is priced at Rs. 8,820. The official launch is expected soon.

 

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